Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 after using it as my full-time phone for a week, including four days in Disneyland! Here's how the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and other bits held up in the hot French weather. To save 5% off the price of your own Samsung Z Fold 8 (for a limited time), click this link or use the code AFF_TECHSPURT when checking out: samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/?cid=uk_paid_affiliate_rakuten-Tech+Spurt_0_none_Influencer_0_none_none&ranMID=53591&ranEAID=dkCL5J0vgHo&ranSiteID=dkCL5J0vgHo-sb5p6xC456EgpNaD7hgt4g&group=Influencer&clicktimestamp=20260727132427
I've reviewed dozens of foldable phones over the years, but this is one of my favourites thanks to that wonderful compact form factor. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 boasts a wider, book-shaped cover screen and tablet-style display, which are ideal for reading, browsing, typing - pretty much everything except for watching movies.
Gaming on the Samsung Z Fold 8's foldable panel is especially enjoyable, but how does the gaming experience hold up after hours of Wuthering Waves? And has the battery life improved over last year's Z Fold 7, which struggled to make it through a full day? And compared with the Ultra and its triple-lens camera, is the Galaxy Z Fold 8's dual camera setup any good?
Check back soon for a full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra! I've also compared both foldable smartphones here on Tech Spurt.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Ruined
1:13 - Design
4:45 - Cover screen
7:05 - Internal screen
10:11 - Audio
10:51 - Android 17 & features
11:53 - Performance & gaming
13:17 - Battery life
15:11 - Cameras
19:38 - Verdict
Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 after using it as my full-time phone for a week, including four days in Disneyland! Here's how the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and other bits held up in the hot French weather. To save 5% off the price of your own Samsung Z Fold 8 (for a limited time), click this link or use the code AFF_TECHSPURT when checking out: samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold8/buy/?cid=uk_paid_affiliate_rakuten-Tech+Spurt_0_none_Influencer_0_none_none&ranMID=53591&ranEAID=dkCL5J0vgHo&ranSiteID=dkCL5J0vgHo-sb5p6xC456EgpNaD7hgt4g&group=Influencer&clicktimestamp=20260727132427
I've reviewed dozens of foldable phones over the years, but this is one of my favourites thanks to that wonderful compact form factor. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 boasts a wider, book-shaped cover screen and tablet-style display, which are ideal for reading, browsing, typing - pretty much everything except for watching movies.
Gaming on the Samsung Z Fold 8's foldable panel is especially enjoyable, but how does the gaming experience hold up after hours of Wuthering Waves? And has the battery life improved over last year's Z Fold 7, which struggled to make it through a full day? And compared with the Ultra and its triple-lens camera, is the Galaxy Z Fold 8's dual camera setup any good?
Check back soon for a full review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra! I've also compared both foldable smartphones here on Tech Spurt.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Review Chapters:
0:00 - Ruined
1:13 - Design
4:45 - Cover screen
7:05 - Internal screen
10:11 - Audio
10:51 - Android 17 & features
11:53 - Performance & gaming
13:17 - Battery life
15:11 - Cameras
19:38 - Verdict
